In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

A computer parts distributor buys parts from wholesalers and manufacturers and sells directly to end-user customers or to retailers. The computer parts and accessories distribution business is a very ...

Even with the following steps, this process is going to feel overwhelming—especially if you don’t keep up with all the latest hardware news (as many of us don’t). Thus, along with feedback you might ...

Building a PC right now is risky in strange ways. From RAM scams to fake GPUs and used part pitfalls, Amazon isn’t the safe bet it looks like.

Key components like CPU, GPU, and RAM are mostly safe to buy used, and they can lead to significant savings. Do some research to figure out what parts you should buy and how much they should cost ...

It often seems like even the best new technology becomes obsolete within days. This year’s powerhouse video card may be sufficient now, but there’s always something better just over the horizon. So, ...